| Katy Perry Recalls Grueling Makeup Process For 'E.T.' Video Posted: 31 Mar 2011 03:52 AM PDT Clip premieres on MTV tonight at 7:53 p.m., followed by a live 'MTV First' interview with Perry on MTV.com.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Sway Calloway 
Katy Perry
Photo: MTV News We're just hours away from the premiere of Katy Perry's highly anticipated "E.T." video, featuring Kanye West, on MTV and MTV.com. From what we've seen so far — particularly with her complex makeup and costumes — this new clip is definitely Perry's most over-the-top and highly stylized yet. MTV News correspondent Sway recently sat down with the "Teenage Dream" singer to chat about the extensive makeup process involved in the clip. "It was, like, five and six hours, each makeup look," Perry said, admitting that it was a challenge for her to remain patient during the process. "It was hard for me! It was really a patience thing for me on this video," she said. "But, you know, it's like when you're doing a film. Sometimes you have to do prosthetics, and you have to get really old or turn into an animal or a monster — and that's kind of what this process was." And after the five- to six-hour application process, how long did it take Perry to get out of her getup? "Like, 10 minutes," she said, laughing. The "E.T." video will premiere online today at noon on MTV.com, VH1.com and LogoTV.com. Then, "MTV First: Katy Perry's 'E.T.' " will bow on air at 7:53 p.m. ET before tossing to an MTV.com live stream, featuring MTV News correspondent Sway's exclusive chat with Perry, an interview with director Floria Sigismondi and reaction from Perry's fans. Don't miss the premiere of Katy Perry's "E.T." video, featuring Kanye West, at 7:53 p.m. ET tonight on MTV, followed by our live "MTV First" interview with Katy Perry on MTV.com! Related Videos |
| Britney Spears' <i>Femme Fatale</i> Is 'All Club Bangers,' Pauly D Says Posted: 31 Mar 2011 03:52 AM PDT 'Jersey Shore' star served as Brit's DJ for her Vegas nightclub set.
By Jocelyn Vena 
Pauly D
Photo: MTV News & Docs When Britney Spears took the stage at Rain nightclub at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last Friday, she was joined by the casino's resident DJ, none other than "Jersey Shore" star Pauly D, who spun tunes for Spears' rollicking three-song set. MTV News caught up with the DJ, who said that it was quite a trip having his name up on the Palms marquee along with Spears'. "It's amazing. I like to see my name on marquees anyway, but now having it associated with Britney Spears [is awesome]," he admitted. "I've been a fan of her my whole life. I used to always play her music, so it's unreal." Pauly further explained that when it comes to all the right ingredients coming together, having Brit and him on a bill together in Vegas is about as good as it gets. "Me, Britney and Vegas is the perfect combination. I love Las Vegas. I love music. Britney Spears loves music. Her new album's out, and who better to be onstage with her than DJ Pauly D?" he joked. So, how does one prepare for a gig alongside the Femme Fatale star herself? "As a DJ, my style's like fresh to death," Pauly explained. He admitted that he makes sure his hair is just right, and of course, he throws in some GTL beforehand. But most importantly, "my music's got to be on point. The fresher I feel, the better I'm gonna perform." Since all of the songs on Brit's album are club-ready, Pauly says he can foresee spinning any one of them. "Femme Fatale is amazing," he gushed about the critically acclaimed album. "Her music is amazing. It's all club bangers. 'Till the World Ends' is her new track and 'Hold It Against Me' goes off in the club." To catch the Vegas performance, don't miss the "Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale" special, airing Sunday, April 3, at 9 p.m. ET on MTV. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Source Code' Requires A 'Leap Of Faith,' Director Says Posted: 31 Mar 2011 03:52 AM PDT Duncan Jones says if moviegoers can suspend disbelief, they'll 'go with it and enjoy the ride.'
By Kara Warner 
Michelle Monaghan and Jake Gyllenhaal in "Source Code"
Photo: Summit Entertainment In most cases, when we travel to the theater or sit down to watch movies, we're looking to be swept up by a great story, transported to other realms and just plain entertained. In doing so, however, there is an element of suspended disbelief that both filmmakers and audiences alike rely on in order to fully immerse themselves in a story. And while the upcoming thriller "Source Code" is based in present-day reality, there are several elements that draw on the sci-fi and fantastical genres and, as such, rely on the audience to suspend disbelief a bit. When MTV News caught up with director Duncan Jones recently, we asked him to explain his strategy for presenting audiences with challenging ideas without making them too convoluted or confusing. "Ben Ripley wrote the script, and I thought it was terrific," Jones said. "I thought, 'There are some heady ideas here,' and I think he's done a really good job of balancing what the audience needs to know and giving the audience enough rules that if you just invite them to take a leap of faith you'll go with it and you can enjoy the ride." Jones went on to say that the one element they added to Ripley's story of traveling into people's brains during the last eight minutes of their lives was humor. "I think one of the things we were able to do is lighten the tone, inject some humor into it so the audience is able to make that leap of faith and say, 'I understand you, I trust these rules you've set up, let's just see how the story goes.' " Check out everything we've got on "Source Code." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| 'Diary Of Facebook' Reveals One Man's Battle With ALS Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:33 PM PDT 'I am now part of a new family,' Thomas tells MTV News of reconnecting with the world through the social-networking site.
By Eric Ditzian 
Thomas Ohlson at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, California
Photo: MTV News & Docs These days, Thomas types with just two fingers. By the time summer rolls around, there is a possibility he will only be typing with one finger or maybe not at all. Thomas suffers from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a disease that causes motor neurons to die, leading muscles to waste away while cognitive abilities remain unaffected; the life expectancy of an ALS patient is two to five years. But here's the thing about Thomas, who first started to feel the effects in 2005: ALS might have robbed him of his body, but it hasn't changed the type of person he truly is. That's the big takeaway from his appearance on MTV's "Diary of Facebook," in which Thomas shines a spotlight on his affliction and the way the social-networking site has allowed him to interact with the world around him despite his limitations. Flown out to the company's headquarters as part of its Stories.Facebook.com event, an effort to highlight how the site has effected profound change in users' lives, Thomas spoke to employees via a speech device, saying, "These days, I am confined to a wheelchair and require a mechanical ventilator to breathe. My inability to interact only serves to frustrate and depress me. One year ago, I joined Facebook. Although physically I was isolated, virtually I was around people, submitting opinions and making jokes. My life again has purpose." Indeed it does, and in an email interview with MTV News — during which, yes, he responded to questions using only those two fingers — Thomas expounded on how Facebook has allowed him not only to become a social creature again, but also an activist. "Aside from reconnecting with old friends from my past, I am now part of a new family — the ALS community, who, like me, have also found their voices," he wrote. "Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes someone dies from ALS. It has been over 140 years since the disease was first diagnosed and we still have no cure, no viable treatment, and no known cause." Thomas never planned to become an activist or a public face of his disease. He joined Facebook only after hearing his wife and children's stories of connecting with friends. But when he did sign up and began sharing a journal he was keeping for his kids, the effect was remarkable. "The support my journal has received has been incredible," he wrote. "I am most proud of how many heretofore uninformed people are now aware of ALS and offer their support." His hope is that his story — as told both on MTV and Facebook — spurs action and understanding about the disease. Yet Thomas doesn't possess a botThomasless well of hope. He suffers. He rages. In a recent Facebook update, he hinted at a time when he'll no longer be able to silently suffer the effects of ALS. Cruel and unfair though his disease may be, though, Thomas is adamant that his torment ultimately have meaning. He urged people to visit ALS Therapy Development Institute for further information about the disease and ways to get involved with the community. And he made clear that while ALS has taken away so much from him, it has also given him a searing insight into what it means to be happy and human. "ALS has taught me one invaluable lesson: Stop always looking to the future for happiness and appreciate what you have right now," he wrote. "My memories are now my treasure, and every day is another gift to be enjoyed and then added to that treasure. You can never be too rich or too healthy!" Related Videos |
| 'American Idol' Elton John Night Boosts Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:30 AM PDT Pia Toscano and Scotty McCreery also wow the judges.
By Gil Kaufman 
"American Idol" top ten plus one
Photo: FOX Theme nights are always tricky, and on Wednesday (March 30), the "American Idol" top 11 had to take on the imposing catalog of Elton John. Some soared and some crashed, and a couple of recent cellar dwellers — Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart — appeared to pull themselves out of the fire with gutsy performances. As always on non-country theme weeks, the question was "What is Scotty McCreery going to do this time?" He made the obvious choice, the obscure "Country Comfort," which he picked because it had the word "country" in it, but also because it's one of Elton's only country-leaning tunes. With lyrics about grandmas and factory closings, it was pretty much what you'd expect: a Vince Gill-esque, aw-shucks acoustic amble accented by pedal steel and piano — with a shout-out to his real granny! — that, well, sounded like just about everything McC has done so far. "Nothin' I could say to you that an old-fashioned pair of high-heeled cowboy boots wouldn't fix," Steven Tyler gushed cryptically, adding that he (still) loves everything about the teen crooner. Once again, Jennifer Lopez gave the most sage advice, encouraging Scotty not to get too in his head and doubt himself. Randy Jackson marveled at how fast Scotty has matured on the program and said he felt like he was at a headlining show by the "Idol" finalist. If Scotty always brings the country rumble, dreadlocked rude girl Naima Adedapo similarly finds a way to add a reggae swag to her songs. Wearing a white jumpsuit with red, yellow and green accents, she gave a Bob Marley-esque island vibe to "I'm Still Standing," struggling at points to keep in tune but truly making it her own and creating one of the most unique "Idol" makeovers in the recent memory. Lopez and Jackson loved the reggae lilt but weren't sure if it wasn't a better idea than the payoff, and maybe a bit corny. Talk about someone totally in the pocket on Elton night. Paul McDonald went for it with the legendary "Rocket Man," which mentor Jimmy Iovine suggested he play like it was an encore in front of 20,000 screaming fans. Wearing his signature flowered country suit and strumming an acoustic guitar, McDonald started out mellow and seductive, with just a piano for accompaniment. It seemed like he blew off Iovine's advice, because while he retained that ragged Ray LaMontagne vibe, he barely got out of second gear, keeping things mostly low-key and feathery. Randy called it "quiet comfort" and said, despite being pitchy, Paul's soft, gentle voice was once again infectious, and Jennifer suggested he was holding back and needed to let loose. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is an old "Idol" favorite, and despite being counseled to move out of the ballad-ballad-ballad routine, Pia Toscano went with the emotional staple. With a subtle arrangement, Toscano put the focus squarely on her powerful voice and, backed by a gospel choir, she seemed to hit the sweet spot once more. "Pia, you've done it again," Tyler said, gently needling Randy's suggestion that Pia switch it up. "That's what you are and you sang it, you nailed it. And you know how I know a good song? It makes me cry inside ... that's just about as good as it gets." Lopez said the notes Pia chooses take the audience to "an otherworldly place" and that Toscano seems poised to break through to another level. Stefano Langone made his first trip to the bottom three last week, so he was probably hoping that the epic "Tiny Dancer" would do the trick. But the cheesy arrangement and his smarmy Disney-style performance probably didn't save the day. All three judges liked it and said Stefano seemed to be really taking their notes and trying to connect with the audience, keep his eyes open and his voice focused on his sweet, high range. Teen Lauren Alaina was just a toddler during the second revival of ultimate weeper "Candle in the Wind" in 1997, but her restrained, country lilt came off like the ultimate mash-up of past "Idol" divas Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Though the performance was a bit sedate, her vocals were controlled and crisp and she gave off her usual über-confident vibe. For Randy, it was one of the best performances yet from Lauren, and Lopez said it was simply "it," as the panel was unanimous in its praise for the preternaturally poised high-schooler. "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" was the perfect audience-rocking tune for resident hell-raiser James Durbin, who rolled the dice by starting out in the crowd and then slowly making his way down to the stage. He looked like a seasoned arena vet (with a touch of "Rock of Ages" Broadway showmanship), hopping up on the piano, tossing his mic stand and summoning the flames as fire rose up from the candy-apple red keyboard. He topped it off, of course, with one of his rebel yells. Coming from someone who knows, Tyler told James he had a "really good rock voice," but warned him not to wear out his welcome by overusing his rocksetto upper range. "You'll wind up like me," he joked. Lopez said she forgot it was a reality competition, calling it a great performance by a great artist, and Jackson applauded the fact that James just seems to be having fun when he's onstage. Also on the cusp of elimination last week, youngest contest Thia Megia went with the poignant "Daniel," with Iovine suggesting that she get away from the high school dramatics and focus on the emotion in the lyrics. She may have taken the advice to heart, but the bland, glitch pop arrangement from Jim Jonsin and Megia's once again pageanty delivery (the ground cover of fog didn't help) mostly fell flat until the very last verse, where some palpable passion came into her quavering voice. "That was beautiful!" J.Lo enthused, saying Megia really seemed to internalize the song's meaning and find a tune that fit her style. Randy liked how it showed Thia's more relaxed side, but once again felt a bit safe, while Tyler said she found the right song to suit her voice. After nearly going home last week, Casey Abrams was out to prove the judges' save was worth it. He also took their advice and toned down his screeching and scowling for "Your Song." Sitting on a stool and accompanied by just piano, the more clean-cut singer (he chickened out on shaving his beard) was nuanced and understated, piling on some gritty emotion at the end and capping it all with a sweet falsetto run. Randy reiterated that saving Casey was the best decision he and his fellow judges ever made on the show and said Abrams' tender yet still personality-plus performance was "absolutely brilliant." It's fitting that Jacob Lusk first heard Mary J. Blige's version of "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" before he heard John's original. And, wouldn't you know it? Mary J. just happened to walk through the room when J.Lusk was rehearsing! With fog billowing around him, the gospel divo stood under a dramatic spotlight and gave a solemn, nearly funereal reading of the song, appearing on the verge of tears as he leaned heavily on his quavering, throaty falsetto and ignored Iovine's advice to not be overly theatrical. The version simply slayed Tyler, who loved everything about it, with Lopez giving props to producer "Tricky" Stewart for tailoring the song to Lusk's voice and including a last, longing note. Randy praised his restraint, but told Lusk to pick that one special "Jacob spot" where he mashes his foot down on the gas. For someone who has been a frequent visitor to the bottom three, it was surprising to see Haley Reinhart close Wednesday night's show. She went mellow with the rocker "Bennie and the Jets," and though she posed on the piano in her best "Fabulous Baker Boys" mode at the start, Haley transformed the FM radio staple into a stompy, bluesy lounge growler by the end. It was all a bit odd, but the judges were way into it, with Jennifer yelling, "That was it, Haley! That's what we've been talking about," saying that, as Iovine suggested, she pulled the voice, the moves and confidence together to finally form a winning package. In fact, Randy barked that it the night's best performance as Tyler snarled about how sexy it was. Thursday night's double-elimination show will feature season-three "Idol" winner Fantasia performing her new single "Collard Greens & Cornbread," and will.i.am and Jamie Foxx throwing down their first-ever musical collaboration, "Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)," from the "Rio" soundtrack. Who did the best job on Elton's songs? Who blew it? Let us know in comments below! Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
| Katy Perry's 'E.T.' Video: Watch An Exclusive Preview! Posted: 30 Mar 2011 05:04 AM PDT Clip's on-air debut at 7:53 p.m. ET Thursday will be followed by live 'MTV First' interview with Perry on MTV.com.
By Kara Warner 
Katy Perry in her "E.T." video
Photo: Capitol The Thursday night premiere of Katy Perry's "E.T." video with Kanye West on MTV and MTV.com is getting closer and closer. Until then, a 60-second teaser of the futuristic, otherworldly clip should tide fans over. The sneak peek shows Perry floating and spinning somewhere in outer space, decked out in an ethereal and dazzling-white ensemble. She looks like an angelic alien princess, complete with brightly colored makeup and cat-eye contact lenses. The footage of Perry singing is cut with what looks like footage from Animal Planet or National Geographic, showing big cats hunting game. The remaining 30 seconds show Perry exploring the desolate terrain in an unknown land. She is wearing another highly complex and stylized outfit, a long silky train billowing in the wind. This time, she looks part femme fatale, part warrior goddess, with a little Lara Croft from "Tomb Raider" thrown in. Perry approaches what looks like a broken robot, wiping dust from its eyes. She is then shown reaching down to place her hand over the device's heart, which lights up at her touch. At this point it's safe to say that this is Perry's most complex, stylized and out-there video production yet. The new clip premieres online at noon Thursday on MTV.com, VH1.com and LogoTV.com. Then, "MTV First: Katy Perry's 'E.T.' " will bow on air at 7:53 p.m. ET before tossing to an MTV.com live stream, featuring MTV News correspondent Sway's exclusive chat with Perry, an interview with director Floria Sigismondi and reaction from Perry's fans. Don't miss the premiere of Katy Perry's "E.T." video, featuring Kanye West, at 7:53 p.m. ET Thursday on MTV, followed by our live "MTV First" interview with Katy Perry on MTV.com! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Paramore, Panic! At The Disco Advance To Musical March Madness Elite 8 Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:08 AM PDT Defending champs Coheed and Cambria, upset-minded Sum 41 also survive ... Elite 8 voting now open on the Newsroom blog.
By James Montgomery 
Paramore's Hayley Williams
Photo: C Flanigan/ FilmMagic We've reached the Elite 8 of MTV's Musical March Madness tournament, and it's a fitting title, indeed. Because the eight bands left standing in the tournament are most certainly elite, each having survived increasingly tough challenges to stand on the precipice of championship glory. Check out our MMM Bracket right here! And nowhere was that more apparent than in the MMM's Sweet 16, which saw not only a historic number of votes being cast by fans, but more nail-bitingly close contests than we can ever remember: Fifth-seeded Paramore came from way back to nip #1 Linkin Park; #5 Panic! at the Disco edged heavily-favored (and top-seeded) 30 Seconds to Mars; and, in perhaps the most remarkable matchup in MMM history, defending champs Coheed and Cambria snuck by #7 Avenged Sevenfold thanks to a last-second surge in votes ... our first-ever buzzer beater! It was, to say the least, a remarkable round ... and we expect nothing less in the Elite 8: One of these bands will hoist the MMM championship trophy next week, and you can help them do it. But you've got to hurry — Elite 8 voting is now open on the Newsroom blog, and will continue until Thursday at midnight ET. Elite 8 voting is now under way over on the Newsroom blog! We'll reveal our Final Four on Friday ... but before we get there, let's take a look at our Elite 8 matchups! Midwest In one of the few drama-free Sweet 16 contests, #9 Disturbed handled #12 Patrick Stump with relative ease, moving David Draiman and Co. on to the Elite 8. The undercard — the now-legendary Coheed/A7X tussle — was anything but: Upset-minded Avenged took an early lead, stretched it to more than 4,000 votes, and then, with victory in sight, got complacent. That allowed Coheed (and their fans) to sneak back into things, slowly closing the gap and, finally, with less than 10 minutes to go in voting, overtaking A7X for good. In the end, in a contest that saw some 60,000 votes cast, Coheed won by less than 300 ... a remarkable contest, and more proof that you should never underestimate the heart of a champion. And thanks to those last-second heroics, our Midwest final is now set: #9 Disturbed vs. #6 Coheed and Cambria East We knew heading into the Sweet 16 that the 30 Seconds to Mars/ Panic! at the Disco battle was going to be epic, but even we had no idea just how huge it would end up becoming. Top-seeded 30 STM cruised to an early lead, but then, thanks to some pretty heavy campaigning, #5 Panic! slowly started to chip away, and with less than two hours left in voting, they overtook Leto and his boys for good, winning by nearly 5,000 votes. In the undercard, what was expected to be a barnburner ended up being nothing more than a laugher, as #3 Green Day blasted #2 Blink-182 — despite Mark Hoppus's efforts to rally the troops. And so, our East final is set: #5 Panic! at the Disco vs. #3 Green Day South A pair of hotly contested Sweet 16 matchups here, as #5 Paramore came roaring back against #1 Linkin Park (behold, the power of Facebook!), erasing a 3,000-vote deficit in the round's final hours and ultimately coasting to a 2,000-vote win — a pretty slight edge in a contest that saw more than 150,000 votes cast. In the region's other battle, the unstoppable Tokio Hotel rolled on, besting a surprisingly game #2 Muse — TH's 3,000-vote victory is by far their lowest margin to date. And so, we head to the South final, with a matchup that's sure to deliver on every level: #5 Paramore vs. #14 Tokio Hotel East Sum 41 continue their VCU-like run through the tournament, as they pasted the fourth-seeded Strokes in the Sweet 16. But, like their NCAA counterparts, can Deryck Whibley and Co. advance to the Final Four? Standing in their way are last year's MMM runners-up, #3 My Chemical Romance, who handled #2 Radiohead with ease. At this point, they could be the sneaky favorites to win the whole thing. But first, they've got to get past MMM's Cinderellas, in what is perhaps the most unlikely East final of all time: #16 Sum 14 vs. #3 My Chemical Romance MTV's Musical March Madness has reached the Elite 8! Voting is now open and will continue until Thursday at midnight, when we'll roll on to the Final Four. All winners are determined by your votes, so, if your favorite act is still standing, it's up to you to guide them to glory. You can rally the troops on Twitter using the hashtag #MMM — but get ready, things only get tougher from here on out! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Casey Abrams Redeems Himself On 'American Idol' With 'Your Song' Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:02 AM PDT Singer even cleans up his look during Elton John week — though the trademark beard stays put.
By Adam Graham 
Casey Abrams performs on "American Idol" Wednesday
Photo: FOX Following last week's dramatic judges' save, Casey Abrams was reborn on Wednesday's (March 30) "American Idol." Abrams initially came into the competition one of the favorites to win it all, though a series of health problems and a couple of bum performances — including last week's train-wreck take on Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" — stalled his momentum to the point where America sent him packing. But the judges threw their weight behind the shaggy-haired soul man, and this week it was up to him to prove they made the right decision. But first, he had to deal with the fallout from last week's performance. When mentor Jimmy Iovine rolled tape of Abrams' Motown week effort, the singer found it difficult to even watch. "You know what was wrong with that performance?" Iovine asked. Abrams sheepishly replied "some ... things?" while Iovine corrected him: "Everything!" Iovine went on to say Abrams "killed himself" with the Gaye cover, saying he'd lost his way in the competition and needed to refocus. Producer Rodney Jerkins was just as critical, but had a far more concrete solution to Abrams' problems: "Get rid of the beard." Abrams took Jerkins' advice to heart and took his mug to Baxter Finley, a Los Angeles barber shop, where a team of skilled professionals trimmed his bushy facial fuzz and hacked away at his unkempt hair. The results weren't unveiled until Abrams hit the "Idol" stage, though it wasn't as dramatic as the segment led viewers to believe. Instead, Abrams' look was simply a fresher, cleaner version of the wild man he'd come to be known as — Abrams 2.0, if you will. His performance was where he really showed his rededication to the competition. Taking on Elton John's "Your Song," Abrams stayed seated and didn't do laps around the studio as he did during Motown week or thrash in place as he did during his risky take on Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" two weeks prior. He dialed himself way back, delivering the song in a comfortable, heartfelt manner and letting the lyrics take over. (Some tabloid reports have tied Abrams to fellow contestant Haley Reinhart, though there was no word whether he was singing the song to his alleged new squeeze.) Eventually, he let out his inner Casey, grunting a few notes near the song's close, but overall it was the most reserved he'd been onstage yet. He delivered a high closing note that noted music scholar Randy Jackson would later identify as a Major 9. Jackson called the performance "brilliant," "nice" and "tender," while Steven Tyler praised Abrams' range of styles, saying that makes him a "true artist." Jennifer Lopez called the performance "very Casey" and reiterated that the judges made the correct decision by keeping him around. "Along the way, we've had to make some hard decisions and send some really, really great people home, and I've lost sleep over that. But one decision I didn't lose one ounce of sleep over was saving you," she said. "I slept like a baby!" What did you think of Casey Abrams' performance? Let us know in the comments! Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
| Thor Gets Tased In Exclusive New Clip Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:01 AM PDT Natalie Portman encounters Chris Hemsworth for the first time in this sneak peek.
By Kara Warner 
Chris Hemsworth in "Thor"
Photo: Paramount Pictures Attention "Thor" fans! By the good graces of otherworldly Asgard, Paramount Pictures has gifted MTV News with an exclusive new clip from the upcoming and highly anticipated "Thor." For those who've been watching and re-watching the trailers, the featured scene will be slightly familiar. The clip opens with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), Professor Andrews (Stellan Skarsgård) and Darcy (Kat Dennings) rushing to the aid of recently banished/crash-landed Thor (Chris Hemsworth). "Get the first aid kit!" Foster yells, as she runs to the side of the fallen God of Thunder. "Do me a favor, and don't be dead," she says to him. "Whoa, does he need CPR?" Darcy asks after seeing Thor's chiseled face. "Because I totally know CPR." "Where did he come from?" Foster wonders aloud. Thor then grunts as he stands up too quickly, still shaken from his fall. He starts to call out for his lost weapon: "Hammer? Hammer?" "Yeah, we can tell you're hammered," Darcy quips while watching him stumble around the clearing. "It's pretty obvious." "Oh my God! Eric, look at this!" Foster exclaims suddenly, pointing to the unique, circular pattern formed in the dirt surrounding the area where they found Thor. "We have to move quickly before this all changes." "Jane, we have to take him to the hospital," Andrews says, while Thor calls out to his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins), in the background. "He's fine, look at him," Foster says to Andrews, still crouching at the ground, trying to examine the pattern in the soil. After receiving no response from his father, Thor starts to get more lucid, haughtily demanding answers about where he is: "What realm is this?" he demands. "New Mexico," Darcy answers, her flashlight and taser gun pointed right at him. "You dare threaten me?" Thor warns. "With so puny an..." Darcy then shoots a taser into him, making him fall back to the ground, much to the astonishment and disbelief of Foster and Andrews. "What?" Darcy asks innocently, as if her use of the taser was perfectly logical. "He was freaking me out!" What do you think of the new clip? Let us know in the comments! Check out everything we've got on "Thor." For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| Wiz Khalifa Calls 'Black And Yellow' Remixes 'A Big Honor' Posted: 30 Mar 2011 03:18 AM PDT During 'RapFix Live,' MC says versions by Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg 'made the song even bigger.'
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway 
Wiz Khalifa on "RapFix Live"
Photo: Sohyung Kang / MTV News Wiz Khalifa might have been bummed that Lil Wayne didn't mention the rapper by name when he was interviewed about his "Black and Yellow" remix, but during Wednesday's (March 30) "RapFix Live," the Pittsburgh MC called Weezy's version — along with remixes by Snoop Dogg and others — a "big honor." "I know when you're an artist and you got songs on the radio, you figure that people hear it, but to know that someone heard it, went and got the beat and flowed to it," Wiz told MTV News' Sway. "I know that process. It was definitely a big honor. Snoop did 'Purp and Yellow' — that was big and it turned it from the Steelers [anthem] to the Lakers and made the song even bigger. That worked for me too." During the mtvU Woodies, Wiz downplayed the situation between him and Wayne. "I feel like people have a chance to speak out and acknowledge younger people or people who are grinding and coming up in the game, and they don't always take the opportunity," he said. "That's all that was. "There's plenty of people who've missed that opportunity, there's plenty of people who went back and taken that opportunity when they missed it," Wiz added. "It's never too late. It wasn't anything negative; it just is what it is. That's the type of person I am. I'm a realistic person, so I tend to say realistic things." Sill, Wiz said he was open to working with Weezy. "Everything has to be organic and natural. I'm not gonna do anything with anybody that I don't sit down with and share points of view and chop it up," Wiz said. "That's really important to me." Which "Black and Yellow" version is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Britney Spears' <i>Femme Fatale</i>: Will The Album Be #1? Posted: 30 Mar 2011 01:06 AM PDT Record is projected to sell 275,000 to 300,000 units in its first week.
By Jocelyn Vena 
Britney Spears
Photo: Jive Britney Spears' new album, Femme Fatale, is a chugging dance-pop album full of sexual innuendo and thumping beats, made even sexier by Spears' flirty singing style. It's Spears' latest release since 2008's Circus, which sped straight up the charts as soon as Britney's dedicated fans could get their hands on it. While Spears remained somewhat under the radar for her last release, this time around, the pop star has been on a media blitz, and as of press time, Spears had the #1 album on iTunes. Hits Daily Double Senior Editor Roy Trakin explained to MTV News that judging from sales so far, Spears will likely have the #1 album by next week. "We're going out with the projection 275,000 to 300,000 [albums sold]; probably below label projections but those are always inflated. I think everything's kicking in. There seems to be a lot of press attention," he said of the album. "I think this is still a healthy total for her given the market and given where her career has been. This is a good showing." Not only have sales been strong, music critics have also been loving the album. "The critical reception seems to be fairly positive, as well. That doesn't have much to do with sales, but the general feeling is positive. She's gonna be #1," Trakin said. "300,000 is the over-under." This week, some of Spears' biggest competition comes from Adele, whose 21 has been selling consistently well for weeks, Jennifer Hudson's newest release, I Remember Me, which sits at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, Chris Brown, whose album F.A.M.E. is currently the #1 album in the country, and this week's other big new release, Wiz Khalifa's debut album, Rolling Papers. "Given the state of the market right now, this will probably be, I would think, this will end up being the second biggest debut of the year. Only Adele would be larger this year," Trakin said. "That's pretty good, actually. The real big story this week is Wiz Khalifa with Rolling Papers, with between 190,000 and 215,000." Is there any chance of an upset that forces Spears out of the #1 spot? Trakin explains that that is unlikely, saying, "The Wiz Khalifa showing is strong, but it's about 100,000 below what Britney's gonna do." To see what Spears has to say about the album and to watch her as she puts the finishing touches on it, don't miss the "Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale" special, airing Sunday, April 3, at 9 p.m. ET on MTV. Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' DVD Coming May 13 Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:09 AM PDT Bieber announces release date Wednesday on Twitter.
By Jocelyn Vena 
"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" DVD
Photo: Paramount On Wednesday (March 30), Justin Bieber shared with his fans the DVD release date for his flick, "Never Say Never." So, when will fans be able to experience Bieber in 3-D in the comfort of their own homes? "So here is the big news they were waiting for me to announce to u once off stage ... Thanks to everyone for seeing #NSN3D around the world! so we are ... OFFICIALLY getting #NEVERSAYNEVER3D to Blu-ray & DVD May13th," he tweeted. "Preorder NOW." He also had another special announcement for a few lucky fans who purchase a special version of the flick, adding, "And I'm signing some for my fans! #MUCHLOVE." Aside from what fans already saw in theaters, the Blu-ray/DVD combo features a dance-off between Bieber and his crew, the full-length performance of "Favorite Girl," Bieber's team surprising fans with free tickets and a sendoff for JB's old swoop hairstyle. Fans already came out to see the flick when it hit theaters in February, helping to solidify its status as one of the highest-grossing documentaries of all time. This will mark the third release for the film, which hit theaters twice already. Regarding the film's message, Bieber explained to MTV News, "People didn't really know, they didn't understand that I've been playing music ever since I was born, and it's always been in me. And this movie is really going to show that I'm not just some packaged thing that some A&R put together. It was actually just me living my dream and just making music. "Fans will be really excited to see that I'm just a regular 16-year-old having fun, just living my dream," he said. "And it's possible for anyone to live theirs." The film shows Bieber skillfully playing piano, drums and guitar. It is part concert film, part documentary, complete with interviews from some of the people closest to the teen phenom. It features cameos by Miley Cyrus, Usher and Ludacris, among others, in interviews and concert performances filmed at Madison Square Garden last year. Check out everything we've got on "Never Say Never." For young Hollywood news, fashion and Justin Bieber updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Artists |
| Wiz Khalifa Says He And Amber Rose 'Understand' Each Other Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:26 AM PDT 'We're really new, but we're really close,' he says during 'RapFix Live.'
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway 
Wiz Khalifa on "RapFix Live"
Photo: Sohyung Kang / MTV News Jay-Z and Beyoncé keep their relationship as private as the Pentagon Papers, but Wiz Khalifa and his girl Amber Rose have been quite public about their pairing. According to the rapper, there's no agenda behind their privacy or lack thereof. "I'm just me. That's what it is," Wiz told MTV News about taking his feelings for Rose, Kanye West's ex, public. "I'm completely comfortable about everything in my life. That's what my career has been built off. Everybody gets that right away, so you don't have to find anything about me. I'm not gonna hide it; I'm gonna embrace it and give people in the same situation something to look up to." Rose joined Wiz on the "RapFix Live" couch, and after they exchanged kisses on the cheek, she spoke about her "Black and Yellow" boyfriend and what attracted her to him. "He's really funny, he's really charming," she said. "I didn't know much about his music at first and, obviously, he became a good friend, I started listening to his music. He's awesome, he's talented, he's amazing." Wiz added: "We're really new, but we're really close and understand each other's life. Understanding is really important." Earlier this year, Wiz told Hot 97 radio jock Funkmaster Flex that Rose and his mother met before the rapper took the stage to perform before a Steelers playoff game. "They actually really, really dig each other," Wiz told MTV News about the meeting. "Amber is a sweetheart, and my mom, everybody who meets her loves her anyway. So it was really tight." What do you think of the new couple? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'American Idol' Preview: Can Jacob Lusk Keep It Up? Posted: 30 Mar 2011 03:35 AM PDT Casey Abrams will surely pull out all the stops after his near-elimination.
By Eric Ditzian 
Jacob Lusk
Photo: FOX Last week on "American Idol," Jacob Lusk soared, while Casey Abrams collapsed, literally, falling into Ryan Seacrest's arms as the judges exercised their only save of the season to prevent the bearded fellow from going home. Where does the show go from here? Will Lusk, who bounced back from a few dreadful performances to wow the crowd with Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "You're All I Need to Get By," be able to keep it up during Wednesday's (March 30) Elton John-themed evening? Can Abrams buck up after almost chucking up his dinner, following his sing-for-survival take on Ray Charles' "I Don't Need No Doctor"? Those are just two of the questions we're kicking around as we head into the show. Here's what we're hoping to see from each singer when "Idol" goes live. Casey Abrams
At this point, there can hardly be any disputing that Abrams is this year's Andrew Garcia, a guy whose musical stylings were revelatory at first but quickly revealed themselves as one-note. The problem right now for Casey is that he's been all over the place in recent weeks — wannabe grunge kid here, slicked-back showman there. We don't expect him to last much longer, but while he's still there, Abrams should simply embrace who he truly is: a singer who over-relies on his growl and has a ton of fun up on the stage. A slowed-down take on "The Bitch Is Back" could be a nice fit. Haley Reinhart
If you believe the tabloid press, Haley and Casey have coupled up behind the scenes. They might be able to spend a whole lot more time together soon. Her best bet to avoid a trip home is to cover a highly recognizable Elton tune and hope the public, merrily singing along, transfers some good will to Haley in the form of votes. Perhaps a husky, bluesy version of "Tiny Dancer" is in order. Jacob Lusk
When Jacob sings, you feel it. Sometimes that makes it a terrifying experience, and sometimes it's a moving one. With a new emphasis on restraining his impulse to over-sing and under-deliver, Lusk would be savvy to cover "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" and wait until the final notes to truly sing the hell out of the tune. James Durbin
We continue to argue that Durbin is at his best when showing off his sensitive, genuine side, rather than pretending he's some sort of rock star you'd best keep your sisters and daughters away from. We want the 22-year-old to keep his performance slow this week, which is why we'll point him in the direction of "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters." Lauren Alaina
We fear Lauren will go uptempo once again — she seems to enjoy strutting around the stage like a go-go dancer plopped into a country salon. But she's at her best while belting over a spare arrangement. So we hope she avoids something like "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and instead reaches for something special with a ballad like "Something About the Way You Look Tonight." Naima Adedapo
The 26-year-old has hung around an admirably long time, but Elton John week should present her a serious challenge. We think. Honestly, we're never sure what Naima is going to give us week to week. While we're unchanged in our view that she'd be best served by carving out an Adele-like niche for herself, Naima doesn't seem intent on defining herself in any one way. So we won't pick a specific song for her, just cross our fingers that she shows us something like she did during her audition take on Donny Hathaway, when we first tagged her as a contestant to watch. Paul McDonald
Paul likes to boogie. There's no way he'll play guitar two weeks in a row and avoid those gyrations he calls dancing. But we can hope, right? How about we split the difference and have him hold onto the mic stand for dear life as he delivers a convulsive cover of "Bennie and the Jets"? Pia Toscano
Wait, wait, wait — she's totally going to do a ballad again, right? Even though the judges are nearly down on their knees begging Pia to bust out something with a pulse? Come on, you don't think she'd actually do something like "Crocodile Rock"? Ha! The gal with the season's biggest pipes isn't going to stray from her comfort zone, if only because we're not sure she'd be able to at this point. So it's "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" for her. Scotty McCreery
Speaking of comfort zones, Scotty ain't going anywhere that's not within spitting distance of a Travis Tritt song. We're done expecting anything else. Listen to the lyrics of "Your Song" and it just feels like a country song. We have a feeling that's where Scotty is headed on Wednesday (March 30). Stefano Langone
Aside from Casey, who probably sustained some bruises (and possibly a heart attack), Stefano is the contestant who suffered most last week: He closed his eyes and butchered Lionel Richie's "Hello." This week, he's got to sing an Elton song that drips with so much emotion even Stefano couldn't fail to connect with some lyrics. As strange and potentially cheesy as it may be, "Candle in the Wind" — arranged in a vaguely contemporary manner — might be in order. Thia Megia
Let's agree to this: If Thia sings the "Circle of Life," "American Idol" closes up shop forever. After the brutal reception of her "Pocahontas" tune earlier this month, she wouldn't actually take on "The Lion King," would she? Hey, the kid seems so mixed up these days, anything is possible. An uptempo number didn't work for her last week. Nothing, to be frank, might prevent her from getting a trip home. In that sense, then, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" could be the perfect choice. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
| 'Diary Of Facebook' Shines Light On Site's Inspirational Stories Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:53 AM PDT 'Diary of Facebook' premieres tonight at 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
By Eric Ditzian 
Facebook consumer-marketing employee Erin
Photo: MTV News & Docs From San Francisco to Sudan, Facebook users have been sharing stories of hope and inspiration with each other. No two accounts are the same, but they all share one thing: Stories.Facebook.com, the social-networking site's effort to highlight its users' life-changing tales. During MTV's "Diary of Facebook" — airing tonight at 11 p.m. ET/PT — viewers will go inside the company's endeavor and hear directly from a handful of users with truly incredible stories. "This is a really great outlet where people can share how the site has affected their lives," says Erin, a consumer-marketing employee at Facebook and a driving force behind the effort. "We all kind of rally together and celebrate around things like that ... by flying out a ton of people from all over the country to show them how thankful we are for sharing their story. Our engineers here at Facebook don't know it, but they're going to get an opportunity to meet all of our guests." Among those guests is a woman named Holly, who received a reminder from a Facebook friend to conduct a breast self-examination, only to discover she, indeed, had a lump — one that would later be diagnosed as breast cancer. "Facebook saved my life," the cancer survivor says. There's Sgt. Dale Sweetnam, who speaks eloquently about the way Facebook allows soldiers to connect with family members, no matter where in the world they're stationed. And there's Tracy, a woman who was put up for adoption as an infant and tracked down her biological siblings through the site. "I promised myself I wasn't going to cry," she says as she meets her brother and sister for the first time. "Diary of Facebook" will bring viewers not only these stories, but unique peeks at the company as a whole, from founder Mark Zuckerberg's insights about the business' culture and evolution to a fly-on-the-wall look at its famous "hack-a-thons". It's during a hack-a-thon on "Diary" that a technical engineer at Facebook named Pedram, who usually spends his days assuring users have safe online experiences, gets to ditch his regular work duties and attempt to build a groundbreaking application in just 24 hours. "Hack-a-thons are this awesome part of our culture," Zuckerberg says. "Every month or two, everyone stays up all night just experimenting with things and building things quickly. And the only rule is that you're not allowed to work on the same thing that your day job is." This is Facebook like you've never seen it before — an all-access pass inside the company's headquarters in Palo Alto, California. You might think you know everything there is to know about the most popular social-networking site in the world, but you have no idea. Tune in to "Diary of Facebook," airing tonight at 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Related Videos |
| Lloyd Banks' 'So Forgetful' Video Inspired By 'Hangover' Posted: 30 Mar 2011 03:18 AM PDT Ryan Leslie says G-Unit rapper's song is based on 'personal experience.'
By Alvin Blanco, with reporting by Ade Mangum 
Lloyd Banks
Photo: MTV News G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks wants to bring listeners into the world of a rap star with his new video for "So Forgetful." MTV News caught up with the Queens MC on the set of the visual for the Ryan Leslie-produced track from his third album, H.F.M. 2 (Hunger for More 2), which was released late last year on G-Unit Records. "The way we put the record together was kind of how the video is playing out," Banks said about the song's inception. "I stopped by the studio, [Leslie] was working on a few sounds, and he plays everything, from the drums to the keys. So, he basically started, and I just started writing the verses, and it came to life." Leslie, a multitalented R&B artist, does double duty on "So Forgetful," producing the synth-heavy track and singing its hook. Leslie believes Banks' genuine perspective on the song — he raps about bagging models and forgetting how they met — makes it one of the album's better tracks. "What's awesome about this record is that it's a real personal experience," Leslie said. "Brothers be on the road all the time, and we go to different cities, and it's hard to keep track of all the cities and everyone that we meet. Real rap is the best rap. The fact that he was drawing from personal experience to put this record together, I think that's what makes it ... a super strong one." Banks added that the song's groove, and a certain Zach Galifianakis-starring movie, played an integral part in its creation too. "I believe in that when you building an album, every song should have a different mood," he said. "When I heard the certain notes that was played, it just brought me into the nightlife. It sound like something that I could enjoy, the fellas can enjoy as well as the ladies. "Actually, I thought [of] the concept of movie ['The] Hangover.' I thought that was pretty dope how they had went away for the weekend and so many things happen and that was kind of like the metaphor. I was bringing them into the life of a rap star or an R&B star — what it would be like. Sometimes, you literally wake up and forgot how you got there." Are you excited to see the "So Forgetful" video? Tell us below! Related Artists |
| Odd Future's South By Southwest Adventure: Watch Now! Posted: 30 Mar 2011 12:40 AM PDT MTV News cameras capture L.A. collective's 2011 SXSW journey.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Christopher "CJ" Smith 
Odd Future's Tyler, the Creator
Photo: MTV News By now, the carnage has been cleared and the backlash has already begun, but earlier this month, Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All — the 10-member Los Angeles rap collective/sleeper cell with whom we are currently obsessed — stormed the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, playing more shows than anyone could possibly fathom (officially/unofficially, the number stands at seven), leaving a path of destruction and laceration in their wake. In the process, they might have also moved from the blogosphere to the big time, wowing audiences with their unhinged performances, conducting a string of bizarre interviews and bonding with everyone from Erykah Badu to Diddy in between. And while almost every media outlet on the planet was clamoring for time with the group, only MTV News was granted access to their inner circle. Our cameras were with them for the entirety of their SXSW experience, starting with their eye-popping performance at the mtvU Woodie Awards on March 16 and culminating with a Saturday-night set at the infamous Vice party on the 19th. We also caught them in the moments between shows, as they skated through Austin, screwed around in dressing rooms and basically did everything that's elevated them to their newfound status as hip-hop's most fascinating collective. We've cut together the best moments in a sprawling video piece that's just as unhinged as Odd Future themselves, and, as they prepare to take the next steps in their fledgling careers — namely, new albums from Tyler, the Creator and the duo known as MellowHype — we're rolling it out for you. If you've slept on them so far, consider it a crash course in all things OFWGKTA. And if you've been with them since day one, well, then perhaps these videos can serve as a time capsule — capturing the moment when they graduated to the (sorta) mainstream. Regardless, it's the kind of stuff that's too compelling to keep under wraps. So here, for your viewing pleasure, are the Wonderful Adventures of Odd Future at SXSW. Which is your favorite Odd Future moment? Tell us below! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Jake Gyllenhaal 'Just Fascinated' With 'Source Code' Posted: 30 Mar 2011 01:55 AM PDT 'There are a million ideas that come out of it,' actor tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner 
Jake Gyllenhaal
Photo: MTV News In addition to the thrill ride and action-oriented aspects the "Source Code" trailers and TV spots are selling — as well as the film's very capable leading man, Jake Gyllenhaal — the plot's underlying subject matter leaves a lot of room for discussion and debate. When MTV News caught up with Gyllenhaal recently during the film's press day, we asked him how the idea of occupying someone else's mind for eight minutes appeals to both his sci-fi and philosophical interests. "First, I was just fascinated with the idea, the concept of what the Source Code was because it felt like the center of the movie is this computer program," Gyllenhaal explained. "So I thought, 'Well, does this hold water?' And then I thought, 'It does because it's a computer program that allows somebody to go into the body of another person for the last eight minutes of their life.' Had it been a computer program that allows somebody to go into somebody else's body, just anybody's body, it wouldn't be interesting, but this plays on the usurping of the electromagnetic impulses in the brain right before somebody dies." Gyllenhaal went on to say that the idea of going back into a catastrophe and figuring out how it happened was particularly interesting, and he hopes it leaves audiences wanting to explore their own analysis as well. "It opened up a world of possibilities, philosophically, for me," he revealed. "And psychologically, what effect does this have on the human brain, the person experiencing it, but at the same time, what effect could it have on history and what could it be used for? It was just fascinating: There are a million ideas that come out of it." Check out everything we've got on "Source Code." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| Rihanna Opens Up About Chris Brown In <I>Rolling Stone</I> Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:23 PM PDT 'We don't have to talk ever again in my life,' 'S&M' singer says.
By Gil Kaufman 
Rihanna on the cover of <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine
Photo: Rolling Stone While her ex, Chris Brown, has made it clear he doesn't want to talk about his assault on Rihanna, the "S&M" singer was more than willing to discuss her feelings about the 2009 incident in her first Rolling Stone cover interview. In the issue, which hits stands Friday, Rihanna delves into the difficult times she faced in the wake of the Grammy-eve attack by Brown, saying, "I put my guard up so hard ... I didn't want people to see me cry. I didn't want people to feel bad for me. It was a very vulnerable time in my life, and I refused to let that be the image. I wanted them to see me as, 'I'm fine, I'm tough.' I put that up until it felt real." Part of the defensive shield she put up around herself came down recently when Rihanna agreed to ease the restraining order against Brown, which prohibited him from being within 100 feet of her. "That's my decision," she said. "It doesn't mean we're gonna make up or even talk again. It just means I didn't want to object to the judge." Frankly, she admitted, after a brief post-assault attempt at reconciliation, she hasn't heard from Brown in a long time and doesn't plan on dialing him up anytime soon. "We don't have to talk ever again in my life," she said. "I just didn't want to make it more difficult for him professionally. What he did was a personal thing — it had nothing to do with his career. Saying he has to be 100 feet away from me, he can't perform at awards shows — that definitely made it difficult for him ... But you can never please people. One minute, I'm being too hard, and the next minute, I'm a fool because I'm not being hard enough." In addition to revealing her love of kinky bedroom play, which she paid homage to in her "S&M" video, Rihanna admitted she might be a bit of a masochist. "It's not something I'm proud of, and it's not something I noticed until recently," she said. "I think it's common for people who witness abuse in their household. They can never smell how beautiful a rose is unless they get pricked by a thorn." The cover story is accompanied by a RS online photo gallery chronicling some of Rihanna's boldest fashion choices, as well as quotes from pals such as Katy Perry, who said of her friend, "It's disgusting how gorgeous she is ... Anytime I introduce my friends to her, male or female, the ride back always consists of, 'What, does she drink the blood of virgins?' " Though she's been tied to a number of men over the past few years, Rihanna revealed that she's not dating anyone at the moment and not even engaging in one of her favorite pastimes: sexting. In fact, she hasn't been with anyone since breaking up with Dodgers star Matt Kemp in December. "You think you're disappointed?" she said about the four-month gap in male companionship. "Try being in this body." Sound off on this story in the comments below! Related Artists |
